I watch you while you lay asleepAnd my heart opens up to you...Full of hopes and dreams,I could hope to see you,climbing mountains,fording rivers,crossing oceans,building skyscrapers, performing operations,defending cases,flying skies.Any number of lofty plans or high idealsCould be my dream for you...Instead...My eyes see, A sweet heart just growing sweeterAnd warm gentle arms holding love close.Sharing a deep laugh with a soft giggleand the smell of newly born hopeIn my arms. JOY!

From the moment of their birth, but, You've been a strong figureAnd helped them know mirth. You may notHave been there to wipe every tear,

When they were beginning to learn about fear.But, you are here now to guide them alongMaybe it's you who will help them be strongYou've already helped them learn about lifeTo laugh a little more,

And deal better with strife.

It's a long journey from child to adult, but,

A father who loves you, helps you right out.The greatest thing my father ever gave meWas the strength to continue, amid adversity.I'm proud to have you by my side all the wayAnd they will be too,Though they may never say.